Calm Waters Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This shot was taken on the north coast of the Olympic Peninsular from the Lower Elwha Klallam Indian Reservation, just past Port Angeles. It looks over the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Vancouver Island. The Indian Reservation is a bit like a modern resort and has a Casino, Art Gallery and shop. I also noticed a dentist’s surgery. We had stopped to visit the shop; it seemed rude not to :o) (Fellow-shoppers unite!)
The photo is a simple composition with the foreground rocks. The light was really what attracted me. It was late morning, but the light had an early morning quality that I hadn’t seen before. Can anyone who knows the area tell me if this is usual? The water was so still it is difficult to separate the rocks from their reflections.
Anyway – simple or not I like it; I hope you do too

Paolo, t0mmm1, danyy, ajcsousa, betogrein, jjbach, ChrisJ, Timmok, repaulson, plimrn has marked this note useful

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Paolo (40775) 2005-09-01 5:28

Hi Kath!
excellent image! i like that calm and deep blue water!
you composed very well that view.
i like the blue mood everywhere.
thanks, ciao

fabio_ts (13674) 2005-09-01 5:33

Ciao Kath,
..for me isn't a simply composition ....(simplicity is only a point of view).. the perfect reflection of the rocks it makes to seem that they fly in a other dimension..also I like the lightin.
well done,
have a nice day, Fabio.

t0mmm1 (5434) 2005-09-01 6:08

Hi Kath,
oh yes I like it, for its simplicity and for its blue - blue peaceful mood. The rocks are really difficult to separate from its reflections. NICE NICE NICE.

danyy (69963) 2005-09-01 6:26

Bonjour Kath,
je préfère nettement cette photo à la précédente, l'exposition y est bien meilleure et avec cela, les couleurs.
Parfait cadrage avec l'horizon très bien placé et droit.
Une photo qui colle avec le titre.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

coco (28328) 2005-09-01 7:30

Hi Kath.
Nice and quite landscape. Well captured and composed. Also is a nice detail the stones in the water.
Thanks for share.

bazal (7898) 2005-09-01 9:38

Nice colors and beautiful "textures" for this water mirror. Well balanced composition and interesting rocks in the foreground. Thanks for sharing !

ajcsousa (1804) 2005-09-01 10:30

Hi Kath
A very nice and calm "blue" landscape. The blue tones, the light and the reflections are fantastic. The composition was great with that placement of those dark rocks.

Be well,
António

betogrein (2232) 2005-09-01 10:30

Linda foto, belíssimas cores e nitidez, os tons de azul, as pedras, tudo muito bonito, Parece um desenho em 3D. Parabéns...
Beto Grein

nels (2455) 2005-09-01 13:05

a very calm and serene shot kath the blues are stunning good picture

adrian

Graal (59144) 2005-09-01 14:21

Hi kath,
good quality. I like the colours, sharpness and composition. Nice view. Good job.
Rgs, Aleksander

jjbach (9111) 2005-09-01 16:44

Ohh ... this really calm waters. Your composition is wonderful, so cool and relaxing. Lovely lighting and colours. Splendid work Kath!

Regards john

devimeuxbe (56536) 2005-09-01 16:54

Hi Kath
Yes this picture is quiet and the composition is well done. This picture is nice because it give an atmosphere.
Well done
Bertrand

alford (3897) 2005-09-01 22:02

Hi Kath! Those waters sure are calm! The reflections of the stones/rocks are wonderful, together with the blue colors! The mostly blue environment is refreshing to look at! Very nice composition!

alejandroguzman (4672) 2005-09-01 22:12

Great shot Kath, beautiful composition in this quiet and calm pic.

But, I did some changes that I thought would be better.

I hope u like it.

hugs
alejandro

[workshop] [compare] +

ChrisJ (70569) 2005-09-02 9:01

Hi kath

I like the graphism of the dark rocks, against the blue water. Excellent color, & sharpness. Good work!

john_c (24635) 2005-09-02 12:32

Hi Kath,
Your recent trip itinerary has been a joy to follow and inspires me to seek out some of these nearby areas. This is a simple but very effective shot. The tones and hues of the water are outstanding and one can see both reflections and fauna in the depths. I think the light phenomenon you describe is common, as I have experienced similar lighting across Juan de Fuca. You have captured it well. A very satisfying shot. Regards.
John

Rosa (4147) 2005-09-02 15:13

Bonjour Kaht,
Ces rochers donne l'impression de flotté dans l'espace.
Bonne composition, les couleurs sont belle, j'aime tous ce bleue.
Félicitation.
Amitié.
Rosa.

DLM (6447) 2005-09-03 13:15

Hi kath,delightful silky smooth image with nice Dof,good control of light too.
Well done,
Dave.

nerve (10216) 2005-09-06 4:16

Hi Kath,
i just noticed this beautiful minimalistic shot..
Great composition..those rocks on the sea are very well balanced in this image imho..nearly monocolour i would say,,
Very nice..
Best wishes. (ill pass by for green, sorry.)

nbournas (3223) 2005-09-19 14:33

Beautiful and simple shot. The calm blue water are so serene. TFS.

Timmok (800) 2005-10-07 14:41

Hi Kath,

Beautiful seascape with a nice range of blues. This kind of still water must be pretty usual as I had the same conditions a few years ago in the Canadian part of the channel. This place is really wonderfull. Kind of a colder paradise ;o)

The reflects of the stones on the water recall me of a picture that I took a few weeks ago on a lake...

Thanks for sharing ;o)

plimrn (19892) 2006-10-23 12:38

Hi Kath,
Lovely photo, with magic light and the shining mirror of the sea. Having spent 2 months sailing in the gulf islands some time ago, I think of this light as morning light; it's hnot just the light, it's the reflecting surface of the calm, flat sea before the wind comes up.
Regards, Pat